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Dollar Law
Dollar Law lords it over the head of the Manor Valley south of Peebles, a great green shoulder of grass with a white-painted trig pillar set into the moss. It is the high point of an outstanding ridge that loops round to Cramalt Craig and Broad Law.
Quick facts
- Height
- 817m/ 2680ft
- Prominence
- 70 m
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 719 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NT178278
- Parking
- NT170256
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 47km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
grass moorland 80% · heather patches 15% · summit area 5%
Walkers usually start from the road end at Glenrath in Manor Valley, climbing the steep nose of Black Rig before easing out onto the broad upper plateau. The traverse over to Pykestone Hill and back via Posso makes a satisfying horseshoe.
Terrain
Cropped sheep-grass turf on the high ground, broken only by occasional peat groughs. Lower farm tracks are firm; the open hill is faintly pathed where the through-walkers have trodden the line of the march wall.
In winter
The Manor watershed catches every easterly off the North Sea — windburn and frozen drizzle on the face are the usual problems rather than deep snow. In bright frost the going is firm and quick; in cloud the rounded summit gives no clues.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 39m
- Edinburgh1h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72
Mobile signal: Reliable up top; EE rarely drops. Fine viewpoint above the Manor Hills.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:48
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 03:53
- Civil dusk
- 22:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
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Dollar Law — common questions
- How hard is Dollar Law?
- We grade Dollar Law at 4/5, which puts it in challenging territory. The usual route is around 15km with 719m of climbing; allow 4-7 hours. Underfoot: Cropped sheep-grass turf on the high ground, broken only by occasional peat groughs.
- What is Dollar Law's prominence?
- 70m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Dollar Law to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Dollar Law?
- Most walkers start from NT170256. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Dollar Law?
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Dollar Law. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Dollar Law dog-friendly?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Dollar Law?
- Reliable up top; EE rarely drops. Fine viewpoint above the Manor Hills.
- Is Dollar Law safe in winter?
- The Manor watershed catches every easterly off the North Sea — windburn and frozen drizzle on the face are the usual problems rather than deep snow. In bright frost the going is firm and quick; in cloud the rounded summit gives no clues.
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